Kano Pillars have confirmed the signing of 12 new players for the 2024-25 campaign, DAILY POST reports. The players are Chukwuemeka Oniya from Rangers, Abuchi Okeke from Sokoto United, Charles Tembe from Remo Stars, Mustapha Jibrin from Niger Tornadoes, Ugochwukwu Gabriel from Wikki Tourists, Nelson Abiam from Doma United, and Alhassan Rashid from Karela United, Ghana. Others are Zulkifilu Muhammed and Sudais Ali Baba from Rangers, Bright Emmanuel from Solution FC, and Akpesiri Naibe from Sporting Lagos. The players were unveiled at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Wednesday. Kano Pillars will kick-start their campaign with a clash against newly…
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Popular fuji musician Sulaimon Adekunle, professionally known as KS1 Malaika, has debunked the wide reports of his mother’s death. The singer’s brother, Azeez Malaika, reportedly announced their mother’s death online, leading to an outpouring of condolences from the entertainment industry. Reacting to the development in a viral post, KS1 Malaika clarified that his mother is still very much alive and well. He further clarified that he does not share the same mother with Azeez. He wrote: “She’s alive and healthy. Bloggers should do their findings before carrying any news. Continue to live in good health, mum. #AZmybloodnotthesamemother.” ‘My mum not…
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has said that 1998 World Cup winners Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry were his idols while growing up as a child. Olise spoke at a press conference held at Clairefontaine ahead of France’s clash with Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the Parc des Princes in Paris. The former Crystal Palace star had received his first call-up to France’s senior national team. The 22-year-old is now set to play a cap-tying game for France on Friday. Speaking about his idols, Olise said: “Zidane, Henry. There are a lot of quality players in this…
Galatasaray president Dursun Aydın Özbek is expecting big things from Victor Osimhen, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen will spend the 2024-25 season on loan with the Turkish Super Lig champions. The Nigeria international is expected to make a big impact at the Istanbul club going by his status as one of the best strikers in the world. Özbekt emphasised the club’s high expectations for the powerful striker. “Galatasaray has very high expectations from him. I am sure he will meet these expectations,” he told the club’s official website. The 25-year-old is expected to make his debut for Galatasaray after the international…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ team Radicals have revealed that they entered the ongoing show without a strategy. Team Radical comprising Fairme David and Michky was evicted from the 2024 edition of the show last Sunday. However, speaking in a virtual interview with journalists on Wednesday, Fairme emphasised that they did not enter Big Brother’s house with any strategy. “We didn’t come with any strategy to be honest. If we came in with a strategy, we would have formed like lover boys or gotten into a ship but we were just us. “We just wanted people to see our…
Microsoft Founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates on Wednesday in Abuja revealed plans to inject at least $2.8 billion into the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors to reflate it. While speaking on his intentions at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Gates emphasised the critical need to invest in Nigeria’s greatest resource, its people while addressing the economic challenges the country faces. The co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates has been a long-time advocate for Nigeria, with a commitment to the country totalling over $2.8 billion,…
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, an apex body of Nigerian lawyers, has condemned the recent Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) price hike by the Nigerian. NBA President Afam Osigwe disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. His statement comes amid the recent petrol increase to between N855 and N897 per litre from N617 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Reacting to the hike, NBA called for reconsideration and reversal. NBA said: “This significant and abrupt hike has imposed an unbearable burden on the already overstretched finances of ordinary Nigerians, further aggravating the economic challenges faced by millions across the country.…
Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu is set to join Turkish Super Lig club, Göztepe on loan, DAILY POST reports. Onuachu has been frozen out at Premier League club, Southampton after returning from his loan spell at Trabzonspor. The 30-year-old made a significant impact at Trabzonspor, scoring 17 goals in 25 appearances. The Black Sea Storm have, however, been unable to meet Southampton’s valuation. Gotzepe, according to reports emanating from Turkey, have presented Southampton with a more lucrative offer. The move is now expected to be finalised in the next few days. Transfer: Onuachu set to join Turkish club Goztepe on loan
Victor Osimhen has said accepting a move to Galatasaray was not a difficult decision for him, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on a season-long loan deal on Wednesday. “When I heard about Galatasaray’s interest, it was an easy decision for me,” Osimhen told the club’s official website. “I knew how big Galatasaray was, how much of a family it felt like. It has incredible fans.” The 25-year-old also revealed the role played by his compatriot, Henry Onyekuru in the transfer. “Henry Onyekuru is my friend. He played for Galatasaray. He told me how…
Popular Nigerian rapper, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, known by his stage name Skales, has finally spoken about his relationship with his colleague, Wizkid. Skales made this known on Wednesday while responding to an X user’s comment on his post. The singer, in a post on his official X, said: “You know how many people I have given a platform and when they made it, they switched on me but I am still here and being blessed by God. I’m unstoppable. I am from Kaduna with Edo in my blood. I am Martina’s son.” Replying to Skales’ post, an X user @aurora94212924…